ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department will be out in force Dec. 20-Jan. 5 as part of the Illinois "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown.

Officers will look out for drunk drivers and seat belt violations throughout the city. Paid advertising will be part of the campaign. Statistics show the holiday season is particularly deadly due to the increased number of drunk drivers on the roads.

The crackdown is funded with federal dollars given to the Illinois Department of Transportation. For information: 815-966-2900.